Certified Nursing Assistant Patriots Colony Memory Care Unit-Labor Pool-Flexible Hours
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works in the Patriots Colony Memory Care Unit in a labor-pool role with flexible hours. Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Supervisor, RN, or LPN, and ultimately accountable to the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing as applicable, the CNA performs tasks essential to direct resident care in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role supports residents' personal care, safety, preferences, activities, dining, and household needs, while maintaining appropriate documentation and contributing to quality improvement.
Requirements
- Virginia Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification through the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
- First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Nurse Aide work experience.
Responsibilities
- Attend to residents' and guests' personal hygiene and care needs, including grooming, dining and nutrition, mobility, elimination, psychosocial needs, and safety.
- Organize supplies needed to complete assigned care tasks.
- Closely observe residents and guests, identify changing needs or conditions promptly, and report them to nursing or household leadership.
- Follow universal precautions and infection-control, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Be present and dependable for scheduled work and comply with the attendance policy.
- Participate in resident and guest care planning or care conferences, advocating for their choices and preferences.
- Assist residents and guests with washing, ironing, folding, and sorting personal laundry as needed.
- Maintain clean resident rooms, household common areas, support spaces, and equipment.
- Participate in meal preparation and service.
- Facilitate spontaneous activities based on residents' and guests' choices and household preferences, and accompany them in chosen activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation related to caregiving, social services, medication administration and treatments, activities, and dining.
- Participate in household continuous quality improvement processes and follow up on issues to support quality outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
